Kia is all set to unveil the all-new facelift model for its popular sub-4m SUV, the Kia Sonet on December 14. The new facelift was spotted several times abroad. Although, the Indian variant of the compact SUV is expected to differ in terms of overall upgrades. The automaker will announce the price of the upcoming SUV in 2024. Facelifted Kia Sonet will get a host of new features, including an Advance Driver Assistance System (ADAS) and much more. Check out all the things expected in the compact SUV below.
Sonet Facelift- Exterior Updates
The Kia Sonet non-facelift variant already holds a sporty stance, the facelift variant is receiving some upgrades in the front fascia and rear profile. The Sonet facelift will feature an all-new front profile with new DRLs and upgraded headlamps. The SUV will also come with updated front and rear bumpers. Other elements of the compact SUV like a signature tiger nose grille will be derived from the standard variant in the facelifted Sonet.
The Kia Sonet will feature the same side profile as the standard Kia Sonet, except for a new set of alloy wheels. The compact SUV will also get upgraded tail lamps as the new vertical units will replace the previous ones which will be interconnected with an LED lighting element. These are the same upgrades that the Kia Seltos have already received.
Kia Sonet Facelift: Interior Updates
The new facelifted Sonet is getting an all-new dashboard and a new switchgear for the HVAC system. It seems that the Kia Sonet has derived some of its upgrades from Hyundai and other Kia models including the Kia Seltos’s infotainment system and driver’s display seem to be borrowed from Hyundai Venue and Kia Carens.
In terms of safety, the Kia Sonet Facelift has some major improvements that can be an advantage for the new compact SUV. Kia offers 6 airbags as a standard feature in the facelifted Sonet across all models. The new Sonet also boasts a host of ADAS features as its sibling Venue.
Kia Sonet Facelift: Powertrain
The Facelifted Kia Sonet will get the same 1.2-litre MPi engine as the standard model which generates a maximum power of 83 PS and a peak torque of 115 Nm. The powerhouse comes mated with a 5-speed manual transmission. It also gets another 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine that is capable of generating the maximum power of 120 PS and a peak torque of 172 Nm, this powertrain comes with the 6iMT and 7DCT transmission options. The third powertrain on the option is a 1.5-litre diesel engine that churns out the maximum power of 116 PS and a peak torque of 250 Nm coupled with 6iMT and 6AT transmission options.
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